Program Manager III

BCForward is currently seeking a onsite motivated Program Manager III at Seattle, WA, USA.

Position Title: Program Manager III

Location: Seattle, WA (Onsite)

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCForward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: [>%3D40 weeks] [Contract] [Onsite].

Pay Range: $80 - $85/hr. on W2.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Title: Program Manager III

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Seattle, WA (Onsite)

Job Description:

• program manager with experience in Program Planning & Execution o Implement program goals, roadmaps, and success metrics in collaboration with engineering, product, and operations teams. o Develop and maintain detailed timelines, milestones, and delivery schedules. o Drive cross-functional coordination across hardware, embedded systems, AI, and field teams. 2/Ability to create Purchase Orders, Purchase requests, on-board and vendors/CWs.
• Vendor shall work at client direction for assisting with Technical Program Management (TPM), operations and university contract work and will oversee cross-functional programs within the Robotics Team, ensuring the successful development, testing, deployment, and scaling of robotic systems. The TPM will also manage vendor contracts and support operations to ensure timely and cost-effective execution across the full lifecycle of hardware and software development.

  Program Planning & Execution

• Implement program goals, roadmaps, and success metrics in collaboration with engineering, product, and operations teams.
• Develop and maintain detailed timelines, milestones, and delivery schedules.
• Drive cross-functional coordination across hardware, embedded systems, AI, and field teams.
• Collaborate with Universities to robotics areas such as locomotion, navigation and dexterous manipulation and execute contracts.
• Manage all deliverables with the universities, work with professors and track milestones

  Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, product, QA, manufacturing, operations, and executive stakeholders
• Create clear communication channels between engineering and non-technical stakeholders.
• Communication and Collaboration: Communicate effectively with FAIR researchers, contract workers, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

  Engineering Coordination

• Track and facilitate development across Teams.
• Hiring and Management of Contract Workers: Recruit and hire contract workers with experience in robotics and data collection.
• Manage the performance and development of contract workers.
• Enable agile/hybrid workflows (standups, retrospectives, sprint planning).

  Vendor Contract Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors and suppliers for hardware components, software services, and manufacturing.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and terms of delivery.
• Coordinate with legal and finance teams to streamline procurement and budget tracking.
• Monitor vendor performance, manage invoicing schedules, and ensure contractual compliance

  Operations Management

• Equipment Procurement: Identify and procure necessary equipment for data collection, including robots, sensors, and software.
• Ensure that all equipment is properly installed, calibrated, and maintained.
• Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to ensure timely procurement, delivery, and inventory management of robotic components.
• Lab Setup and Operations: Collaborate with various facilities, and power teams to facilitate set up of a safe and efficient robotics lab as per Client requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Support operations readiness for pilot programs and production ramp-up.
• Develop and track operations KPIs (lead times, fulfillment rates, unit economics).
• Ensure smooth handoff of systems from engineering to manufacturing and field teams.

  Risk & Dependency Management

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks across technical and operational domains.
• Manage interdependencies between engineering teams and external vendors.
• Plan for contingencies related to supply chain disruptions, production delays, or regulatory changes.

  Key Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional robotics programs, ensuring development, testing, and deployment success.
• Manage university partnerships and contracts in robotics research areas.
• Oversee vendor contracts, procurement, and operations for hardware and software.
• Track KPIs, manage risks, and coordinate between engineering teams and vendors.

  Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience as PM or TPM or Operations Manager

Must-Have Skills:

• Program Management
• Operations
• Legal

Nice-to-have Skills

• Previous Experience in Big-Tech

BCForward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCForward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCForward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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